AFCON 2015 Qualifiers – Concern for Serge Aurier After Injury Against DR Congo
Serge Aurier, the Paris Saint-Germain and Ivory Coast right-back, suffered an injury during Matchday 3 of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against DR Congo. Aurier, who had already picked up a knock during Matchday 2 against Cameroon, was forced off the field in the 50th minute after a clash with a Congolese player and had to be stretchered off. He was replaced by Brice Dja Djédjé.
🔍 Injury Status Unclear
As of now, no official information has been released regarding the nature or severity of Aurier’s injury. However, early signs suggest that he may be a doubt for the Matchday 4 clash in Abidjan.
⚽ Match Recap: Ivory Coast 2–1 DR Congo
Despite Aurier’s premature exit, Hervé Renard’s Elephants secured a crucial 2-1 victory:
⚽ Wilfried Bony opened the scoring (23’), shortly after missing a penalty.
⚽ DR Congo equalized via Cédric Mongongu (71’).
⚽ Max-Alain Gradel sealed the win for Ivory Coast in the 83rd minute.
🚨 What’s Next?
With the return leg just around the corner, Ivory Coast’s medical team will be racing against time to assess Aurier’s fitness. His potential absence could be a significant blow to the Elephants’ defense as they prepare to face DR Congo once again.
